Sharjah Free Zone Company Setup

Sharjah Free Zone Benefits

Here are some of the many benefits you can avail of with a free zone business in Sharjah:

• Cost-effective startup costs
• Access to a skilled and diverse workforce
• Proximity to ports and airports
• Business-supportive policies
• 100% foreign ownership
• Tax benefits*
• Affordable living costs in Sharjah

Sharjah Free Zone Business Setup

If you are looking to set up a business in Sharjah, you have a diverse range of free zones to choose from. Free zones like SPC and Shams mainly focus on publishing and media industries respectively. On the other hand, we have free zones like SRTIP and SHCC which are primarily dedicated to R&D and healthcare respectively. Talking about industrial free zones, we have SAIF Zone and HFZA that span across large areas. It must be noted that though Sharjah’s free zones are largely industry-specific, they do have provisions for undertaking business activities other than the ones they are primarily dedicated to.

Steps to Avail a Sharjah Trade License Through a Free Zone

Here is how you can register a Sharjah free zone company:

1. Trade name reservation

Naming your free zone business must be done as per the guidelines set by the free zone authorities.

2. Submission of the application form

You will be required to sign the application form and submit it along with the relevant documents.

For individual shareholders:

• Passport copy of the shareholder(s) and manager(s)
• Passport-sized photo of the shareholder(s) and manager(s)
• Latest UAE entry stamp/visit visa copy
• Residence visa copy and Emirates ID of the shareholder(s) and manager(s) (for UAE residents)
• Address proof of the shareholder(s) and manager(s)

For corporate shareholders:

• Article of Association (AOA)
• Memorandum of Association (MOA)
• Business license (for an existing company)
• Board Resolution
• Certificate of Incorporation

3. Trade license issuance

Once your application is approved, your free zone license will be issued by the authorities.